A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 700032 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 700075 epoch_slot_no: 8875 block_no: 699998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2292 time: 2018-03-04 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb9e260919978f3fcc43cca715abc551af50ff1d429402032332ac02eeea5debBlock Operator
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